Captain
Ed Traylor

Member since April 2023 Marathon, United States
Background
Captain Ed Traylor (our founder) is 4th generation Floridian who has fished the coastal and inland waters since childhood. He has also fished (and continues to fish) with some of the most renowned Captains in Marathon Key gathering decades of offshore fishing knowledge and techniques from award-winning captains. Whether you are here for the first time or visit Marathon regularly, Wet Tails Charters will provide a fishing experience that you will never forget.
Techniques
On the troll chasing birds is my most desired way of fishing. The thrill of finding the Mahi or Tuna and the rod slamming action that proceeds it is what I live for.

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Marathon, United States
Background
Captain Ed Traylor (our founder) is 4th generation Floridian who has fished the coastal and inland waters since childhood. He has also fished (and continues to fish) with some of the most renowned Captains in Marathon Key gathering decades of offshore fishing knowledge and techniques from award-winning captains. Whether you are here for the first time or visit Marathon regularly, Wet Tails Charters will provide a fishing experience that you will never forget.
Techniques
On the troll chasing birds is my most desired way of fishing. The thrill of finding the Mahi or Tuna and the rod slamming action that proceeds it is what I live for.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(112 reviews)
Angler's choice
Marathon
 3 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $895

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 112 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Tom D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Never Give In

VERIFIED   NEW  6hr Offshore Big Game on November 9, 2025
Captain Ed and first mate Ian are true professionals that never give up. A beautiful day on the water but no boats were getting...
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Josh M.
Excellent
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Great reef/wreck fishing!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Nearshore Reef/Wreck (AM) on November 6, 2025
Captain Ed and Ian run a great charter. I was getting ready to board the boat in the morning and I said goodbye to my wife...
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Nicole M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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I booked a half-day fishing charter with Wet Tails Charter and it was easily one of the highlights of our trip. From the moment...
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Danielle R.
Excellent
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Great 40th bday present!!!!!

VERIFIED   10hr Offshore Big Game on August 16, 2025
I took my boyfriend on this trip for his 40th birthday. Even though the captain previously had trouble with his boat, he drove...
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Johnathan H.
Excellent
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Above and beyond expectations

VERIFIED   8 Hr Offshore Big Game on August 15, 2025
Brought my dad down for his birthday and we had an absolute blast. We kicked off the day with what we thought was a tuna that...
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